California Portuguese events bring together Holy Ghost traditions, festas, wine tastings, music, and regional community celebrations.
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UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
October 30, 2026
Free; ages 21+
Halloween night at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma, with dancing, drinks and costume contests. October 30, from 8pm PT.
Petaluma Holy Ghost Society Hall, 4649 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California
November 1, 2026
Not published yet
Mass in the hall chapel of the Petaluma Holy Ghost Society (founded 1891), then lunch, refreshments and football in the hall. November 1, 11am PT.
Bella Vista Park (Portuguese bullring), Santa Fe Grade Rd, Gustine, CA 95322, Gustine, California
November 7, 2026
Admission and meal prices not stated; confirm with the organizer
Azorean-style Farmers Festival with a Bodo de Leite procession featuring singers José Ribeiro and Lénio Parreira and musicians Gino Almeida, Steve Soares, and Manuel Ávila. Animal blessings and lunch are followed by Grupo Mar Bravo da Casa dos Açores de Hilmar, an auction of donated gifts and animals, an oxen pull, a vacada, and dancing with DJ Machado. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am–late PT: Bodo de Leite 10am; lunch noon; folklore 12:30pm; auction 1pm; oxen pull 4pm; vacada 7pm; dance 9pm.
TDES Hall, 515 N. 1st Street, Tulare, California
November 7, 2026
Not published yet
Festival of Portuguese filarmónicas (community brass bands) at Tulare's TDES Portuguese hall, presented by Luso-American Financial and United Way of Tulare County. November 7, 10am-2pm PT.
Benicia Public Library (at the Fireplace), 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510, Benicia, California
November 7, 2026
Admission not published; library information: (707) 746-4343
Afternoon fado concert by Bay Area fadista Ramana Vieira and her ensemble, mixing traditional fado and original compositions at the Benicia Public Library fireplace. Vieira was born in San Leandro to Portuguese immigrants and has Madeiran roots. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1–2pm PT.
SDES Alvarado Hall, 30846 Watkins Street, Union City, CA, Union City, California
November 7, 2026
Not published yet; info (510) 489-1837 or (510) 552-8523
Wine tasting party at SDES Alvarado Hall in Union City, listed on Portuguese musician Chico Ávila's official performance calendar. Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00pm PT.
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, California
November 14, 2026
$90 adults; $50 children; reservations (831) 419-5377
Annual crab and shrimp dinner with salad, garlic bread, wine, and live music at the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall. Advance reservations by phone at (831) 419-5377. November 14; doors 4pm, dinner 6pm.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
November 14, 2026
$75 general admission includes $100 in game-play chips and a Drawdown ticket (contact@upses.com; 619-223-5880)
Casino Night fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall: table games and slots, music and drinks, prizes for top chip holders, and a Drawdown ticket included with admission. Saturday, November 14, 2026 PT (start time not published yet).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
November 21, 2026
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Traditional Azorean matança do porco dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall. The organizer says more details are coming. November 21, 6-11pm PT.
Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, 520 Second Street, Oakley, California
November 21, 2026
Contact the society for tickets and pricing
November crab feed at the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, bringing the local Portuguese hall community together for dinner. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30–11:30pm PT.
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, California
December 5, 2026
Not published yet
Annual Christmas party at the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (Colonia Portuguesa do Divino Espirito Santo). December 5, 4-10pm PT.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
December 6, 2026
Not published yet
Family Breakfast with Santa fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa, with crafts, games and a visit from Santa at the Point Loma Portuguese Hall. December 6, 2026 PT (historically 10am-2pm; confirm closer to date).
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California
December 11, 2026
Free; IDESST members and their guests only; RSVP requested
IDESST Christmas gathering at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. The society provides a main dish and festive drinks, members bring petiscos for a potluck, and guitarist Daniel Matchain plays classical and traditional holiday music. Optional nonperishable food drive for the SF-Marin Food Bank. Friday, December 11, 2026, 6–8pm PT (live music 6:15–7:45pm).
Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, 520 Second Street, Oakley, California
December 12, 2026
Contact the society for tickets and pricing
Family Breakfast with Santa at the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society. Check with the society for the program and booking details. Saturday, December 12, 2026 (time to be announced).
FDES Monterey Portuguese Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, California
December 19, 2026
Contact FDES for tickets and pricing: (831) 372-1913
Christmas family dinner at FDES Monterey, with dessert, a raffle, and a visit from Santa Claus. Saturday, December 19, 2026 (time to be confirmed).
Petaluma Holy Ghost Society Hall, 4649 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California
December 31, 2026
$75 adults; under 15 free but still need a ticket; book by call/text (707) 971-5517 or petalumaholyghost@gmail.com
New Year's Eve dinner, champagne toast and dancing at the Petaluma Holy Ghost Society hall. No tickets are sold at the door. December 31 PT: doors 5pm, dinner 6pm, celebrations at 9pm and midnight.
I.P.F.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 400 W. 9th Street, Tracy, California
December 31, 2026
$75 adults; $55 ages 13-20; $35 ages 6-12; tickets from Paulo Ramos (510) 612-4107, Anna Ramos (510) 220-2662, Emanuel Parreiras (209) 346-4269 or Sandra Parreiras (925) 339-9757
New Year's Eve gala at the Tracy Portuguese Hall with music by Gilberto Amaral: a 3-course steak and shrimp or salmon and shrimp dinner, open bar, appetizers, dessert, a champagne toast, and soup at midnight. RV parking available. December 31, from 5:30pm PT.
Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560, Newark, California
December 31, 2026
Contact the organizer for tickets and pricing: (510) 793-4062
New Year's Eve party with Portuguese singer and bandleader Chico Ávila at Newark Pavilion, the Portuguese Holy Ghost hall of Sociedade Espírito Santo Council #8 and home of Newark's annual Holy Ghost Festa. Thursday, December 31, 2026 (start time to be confirmed; PT).
Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158, San Francisco, California
January 12, 2027
Luso YC2 group: $85 upper level; $145 Modelo Cantina; $150–285 lower level (Ana Teresa Maciel: quatroas6@gmail.com). Separate Lusitano group: $100 preferred bridge seats with pregame shootaround access; (925) 726-9543 or lusitanoclubusa@gmail.com
Portuguese Heritage Night for the Warriors game against the Sacramento Kings, featuring a Portuguese folk-dance halftime performance by Luso Youth Council #2. Luso-American Financial's youth council offers group tickets; Lusitano Club of California also offers a separate group seating package with pregame shootaround access. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 8pm PT tip-off (arena doors 6:30pm).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
January 23, 2027
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Crab cioppino seafood dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall (Irmandade da Festa do Divino Espírito Santo) in Mountain View. January 23, 2027, 5-8:30pm PT.
FDES Monterey Portuguese Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, California
January 30, 2027
Pre-order tickets; contact FDES for pricing: (831) 372-1913
Crab cioppino dinner and dancing at FDES Monterey. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Saturday, January 30, 2027 (time to be confirmed).
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
January 30, 2027
Not published yet
Crab Feast fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma. January 30, 2027 PT (time not published yet).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
February 20, 2027
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Second winter crab cioppino dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall in Mountain View. February 20, 2027, 5-8:30pm PT.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
March 20, 2027
Not published yet
BBQ fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma. Saturday, March 20, 2027 PT (time not published yet).
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